Description
Patriotic Brownie Bombs are a festive and fun dessert perfect for celebrating holidays like the 4th of July. These bite-sized treats feature a maraschino cherry surrounded by rich brownie, coated in white chocolate, and topped with patriotic sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bombs:
- 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on the package (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 18 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening for smoother chocolate melting
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Bombs: Make brownie mix according to package instructions, bake in a 9×13-inch pan, and let cool. Cut into squares and wrap around maraschino cherries to form balls.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips, dip each brownie bomb, let excess drip off, top with sprinkles, and chill until set.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are not overbaked for a soft texture.
- Store-bought brownie bites can be used for faster preparation.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings like candy melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bomb
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
